Seattle Foster Parents Raise Alarm Before Tragic Death of Young Boy Found Buried
Worried foster carers say they repeatedly begged Seattle social workers to keep eye on vulnerable boy, 3, later found BURIED in his parents' backyard
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Gary and Magali Lopez, former foster parents of Aiden Scott Bevins, expressed deep concern to social workers about the boy's safety before he was found dead in a relative's backyard in Aberdeen, Washington. Despite their warnings, Aiden was returned to his biological parents, raising questions about the effectiveness of Child Protective Services.
- 01Aiden Scott Bevins, aged four, was found buried in a relative's backyard on May 19, 2025.
- 02His former foster parents, Gary and Magali Lopez, reported concerns to Child Protective Services about Aiden's safety before he was returned to his biological parents.
- 03The Aberdeen Police Department confirmed Aiden was never reported missing, and the cause of death remains undetermined.
- 04Magali Lopez contacted the Department of Children, Youth and Families multiple times expressing fears for Aiden's wellbeing.
- 05The investigation into Aiden's death is ongoing, with police emphasizing it as a high-priority case.
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Gary and Magali Lopez, who fostered Aiden Scott Bevins from ages one to three, are devastated after the boy was found dead and buried in a relative's backyard in Aberdeen, Washington, on May 19, 2025. The couple had repeatedly alerted Child Protective Services (CPS) about their concerns regarding Aiden's safety when he was returned to his biological parents. They reported that Aiden would come back from visits dirty and hungry, raising alarms about his wellbeing. Despite their efforts to contact CPS and check on Aiden, their warnings went unheeded. The Aberdeen Police Department stated Aiden was never reported missing, and the cause of death has not yet been determined. An ongoing investigation is prioritizing this case, with police indicating that an unrelated investigation led to the discovery of Aiden's body. Magali Lopez expressed her heartbreak over the situation, recalling Aiden as a joyful child full of energy. The couple is left with unanswered questions about what happened to Aiden after he left their care.
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The tragic case raises significant concerns about the effectiveness of the child welfare system in protecting vulnerable children.
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